How severe is CVE-2013-6492?

CVE-2013-6492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6492 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6492?

CVE-2013-6492 affects Ryan Ohara Piranha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6492?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-6492 published?

CVE-2013-6492 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6492

CVE-2013-6492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ryan Ohara Piranha with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ryan Ohara Piranha
Published: 2014-02-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Piranha Configuration Tool in Piranha 0.8.6 does not properly restrict access to webpages, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read or modify the LVS configuration via an HTTP POST request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6492?: The Piranha Configuration Tool in Piranha 0.8.6 does not properly restrict access to webpages, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and read or modify the LVS configuration via an HTTP POST request.
How severe is CVE-2013-6492?: CVE-2013-6492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6492 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6492?: CVE-2013-6492 affects Ryan Ohara Piranha. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6492?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6492 published?: CVE-2013-6492 was published on 2014-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ryan_ohara:piranha:0.8.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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